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Little Red Wagon Day
I had a Radio Flyer growing up. My brother and I had some great times in that little wagon. We would pull it up the hill in our backyard and ride the wagon down, using the handle to steer it… Continue reading
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Wear a Hat Day
I find it interesting that “Wear a Hat” day falls on the same days as “Good Hair” Day. It is as if we cannot make up our minds on what kind of days is March 26th – a day that… Continue reading
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Tolkien Reading Day
Tolkien has developed a cult like following when he created Middle Earth in his Lord of the Rings series. March 25 was chosen to celebrate Tolkien because Sauron (a key evil figure) was defeated on this day. I find you… Continue reading
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National Cocktail Day
Many people are under the misconception that cocktails are an American creation, but they really descend from the British punches from the 18th century. The British punches were a mixture of spirits, fruit juices, spices, and other flavors. No one… Continue reading
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Near Miss Day!
Near Miss Day is all about the asteroids, meteorites, and comets that orbit our planet, and what would happen if one hit or came just a little too close? Many say an impact is low, but one just has to… Continue reading
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World Water Day
In the United States it is easy to take for granted water because clean drink water comes from a faucet, but this is not the case for most of the world. Many people do not have access to clean, drinkable… Continue reading
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World Poetry Day
I know that I said before that the writing that I least read was essays, but I think that I may be wrong. I think it is poetry. I can honestly say I have not read much poetry since graduating… Continue reading
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Bibliomania Day
Bibliomania was made famous Stephen “the book bandit” Blumberg for amassing almost 24,000 books. He apparently stole these books from over 300 libraries and museums over 45 states, 2 Canadian provinces and the District of Columbia. His collection of books… Continue reading
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National Let’s Laugh Day
We have all heard the old adage that laughter is the best medicine. This is usually said at the worst of times – when the last thing you want to do is have a good giggle with friends. But according… Continue reading
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Awkward Moments Day
We have all probably fallen victim to the awkward moment — the trip and fall when you needed to be graceful because you are getting inducted to NJHS front of the whole school, talking about the boy you are mad… Continue reading
Books According to Julie 